About the School

The Iringa International School was started in 1993 by a group of expatriate and local parents in Iringa to provide a sound education of international standard for children in the Southern Highlands region of Tanzania. It is a parent-owned, non-profit-making school run by a Board of Management elected annually from among the body of parents.

The Iringa International School started as a Primary School with 12 students and two full-time teachers, and has since added on a Pre-School, Middle School, 'O' levels (Key Stages 1-4) and boarding facilities. IIS has been authorized as an official Cambridge International Examinations Centre. Curretnly we offer IGCSE level exams, and A level courses. We have just become an IB Candidate school for the Primary Years Programme.

School Mission Statement and Vision

The Mission of Iringa International School is:

To prepare students for an educated and responsible role as active citizens in the global community.

Our vision is a school characterized by the following qualities:

v     An international community, which respectfully embraces and promotes harmony between each others’ cultures and backgrounds

v     A curriculum that is academically rigorous, covering the skills and concepts, while drawing on local and contextual content to produce students that are knowledgeable about both their host country/region and the world

v     An education of the whole child, instilling virtues for compassionate, responsible and active citizenship

v     The development of talent and interests in all aspects of life, from core academic subjects to music, arts, sport, ICT and business

v     Graduates who are articulate communicators in at least 2 languages, possess the skills to succeed in their careers, and are lifelong learners

v     A focus point for drawing the community together, including the school community and the community surrounding the school

v     An environmentally responsible model for the community

School Facilities and Course Offerings:

At present the school is small but growing, and offers very individualised teaching and learning to our diverse student body.

IIS' language medium is English. Our philosophy reflects a holistic approach to education. Subjects taught are: English, Maths, Science(s), History, Geography, Literature, Art, Music, Religious and Social Education, Information Technology, Craft and Design Technology, French, Swahili, PE, Business Studies and Development Studies.

There is a library and computer lab with internet access, modest football, basketball, and volleyball grounds, as well as a playground for the Pre-School. The faculty and parent volunteers offer a variety of after school clubs ranging from dance and stilt-walking/theatre to football, rugby, science, Greek, and community service. Extra-curricular activities also include hiking, camping, community projects, and environmental conservation projects.
The school is situated in a quiet, pleasantly shady suburb in Iringa town, within walking distance of the town centre.